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Collections

Slippers1850-1900

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Pair of slip-on shoes with dense needlepoint embroidery in a floral pattern of red, lavender, yellow, and green, displayed toe-up against a black background
Two pairs of needlepoint slippers against a black background. Top pair: loafer-style shoes densely embroidered with floral motifs in red, purple, yellow, and green. Bottom pair: smaller backless mules shown sole-up in red, with tops featuring geometric circular needlepoint pattern in blue, teal, and cream.
Title
Slippers
Place Made
Europe or United States
Date Made
1850-1900
Medium
Linen canvas with wool needlepoint (Berlin work) and leather
Dimensions
3 1/8 × 3 3/4 in. (7.94 × 9.53 cm) Length: 10 5/8 in. (26.99 cm)
Credit Line
Mrs. Alice F. Schott Bequest
Accession Number
M.67.8.165a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Edwards, Lydia. How to Read a Suit: A Guide to Changing Men's Fashion from the 17th to the 20th Century. London: Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2020.